'Questions that don't warrant a thread' Thread - Part 2

[Steven Tyler]

Leigh Matthews (#32 in 1971 and #3 in all other premierships.)

Andy Collins wore 40 in 1988; 4 in 1989 and 1991

Chris Mew wore 46 in 1983, then 2 in 86,88,89,91

 

[cryptor]

Tell me who is actually displaying "insufficient intent?"

The player who kicks the ball forward to gain territory. The ball has a bad bounce and it rolls towards the boundary.

Or

The player that deliberately slows down and escorts that ball across the line in order to get the free kick.

An interesting rule change that would deal with this and perhaps lead to more scoring would be to make it a free kick against the last touch over the boundary but only between the arcs.

Gets rid of the repeat throw ins on the wing and removes the safety of just playing down the wings and playing for territory. But still makes spoiling over the line in D50 viable, and F50 throw-ins can still lead to direct scoring plays.

 

[grumbleguts]

I have a question
If a player plays in a premiership they get their name on their locker.
Does any player have his name on more than one locker?
Not a trick question just wondering if a player changed numbers.

So far I've found Matthews 1971 wore 32, and 3 in all other premierships
Ian Paton wore 42 in 1978 and 12 in 1983.
Chris Mew wore 46 in 1983 and 2 in all other premierships.
Andrew Collins wore 40 in 1988, 4 in 1989

 

[kazzooka]

I have a question
If a player plays in a premiership they get their name on their locker.
Does any player have his name on more than one locker?
Not a trick question just wondering if a player changed numbers.

Is that the policy? Premiership or 100 games?

This explains why Jack Ginnivan mentioned Kris Barlow in an interview as a premiership player when he clearly wasn't, but Ginni has been seeing his name on his locker everyday.

 

[kazzooka]

Andy Collins wore 40 in 1988; 4 in 1989 and 1991

Collins wore 5 too but only for 88 of his 212 games.

 

[grumbleguts]

Collins wore 5 too but only for 88 of his 212 games.

He never played in a premiership with 5 on his back.

 

[eldorado]

What happened to grizzlym?

Sadly, he passed away.

 

[kazzooka]

He never played in a premiership with 5 on his back.

Yes but would he get on the number 5 locker as a 200 gamer who wore the number? Or do you need to wear that number for 100 games?

I'm sure there are many 100 game players that didn't where that number for 100 games.

Like did Worpel have to play 111 games for Hawthorn to get his name on the number 5 locker because he wore 38 for his first year?

 

[Atch]

Sadly, he passed away.

Ah shit had no idea sorry to hear that.

 

[Bulldust12]

Do you have an original 61 by any chance?

Sorry Mate, I do but only the one and it'll never leave the family.

I'll post what I have soon.

 

[Steven Tyler]

Sorry Mate, I do but only the one and it'll never leave the family.

I'll post what I have soon.

Don’t blame you

I have a re-print one, but it is signed by Graham Arthur and John Kennedy snr and is limited to 61 copies (I have number 60)

I have all originals of the others framed and hanging in my garage/workshop

 

[MisterBean]

An interesting rule change that would deal with this and perhaps lead to more scoring would be to make it a free kick against the last touch over the boundary but only between the arcs.

Gets rid of the repeat throw ins on the wing and removes the safety of just playing down the wings and playing for territory. But still makes spoiling over the line in D50 viable, and F50 throw-ins can still lead to direct scoring plays.

That is a very interesting rule change. The more I think about it, the more it seems like a genius idea. We would get more fluid play and would definitely make the game a better spectacle.

 

[Lawsy]

Yes but would he get on the number 5 locker as a 200 gamer who wore the number? Or do you need to wear that number for 100 games?

I'm sure there are many 100 game players that didn't where that number for 100 games.

Like did Worpel have to play 111 games for Hawthorn to get his name on the number 5 locker because he wore 38 for his first year?

You need to play 100 games or be a premiership player.
Bruce Stevenson and Brent Renouf are both on the Wizards locker for the flags along with JKsnr for both flags and games.

 

[phlogiston]

An interesting rule change that would deal with this and perhaps lead to more scoring would be to make it a free kick against the last touch over the boundary but only between the arcs.

Gets rid of the repeat throw ins on the wing and removes the safety of just playing down the wings and playing for territory. But still makes spoiling over the line in D50 viable, and F50 throw-ins can still lead to direct scoring plays.

Just to clarify, it is that the touch is between the arcs, or the ball goes OOB between the arcs? (I'm assuming th latter but just want to confirm).

 

[cryptor]

Just to clarify, it is that the touch is between the arcs, or the ball goes OOB between the arcs? (I'm assuming th latter but just want to confirm).

Yes, the latter. Makes the boundary wing more dangerous and removes incentive to just kick long down the line and force a boundary throw in.

 

[phlogiston]

Yes, the latter. Makes the boundary wing more dangerous and removes incentive to just kick long down the line and force a boundary throw in.

I like this idea. At the very least worth trialling in next year's pre-season.

 

[DogDaySonny]

That is a very interesting rule change. The more I think about it, the more it seems like a genius idea. We would get more fluid play and would definitely make the game a better spectacle.

Can you imagine an umpire trying to call who touched it last out of a big contested pack and then the TV slow motion replay calling nearly every ball into dispute?

 

[TONYC3163]

Can you imagine an umpire trying to call who touched it last out of a big contested pack and then the TV slow motion replay calling nearly every ball into dispute?

If in doubt, usual throw in?

 

[Whats a Battle]

Sadly, he passed away.

Oh wow, wasn't expecting to read that. RIP to the great man.

 

[libbylou]

We are thinking of going to the Brisbane game in August.
Has anyone stayed at the Swiss-Belhotel not far from the Gabba?

 

[Argy]

We are thinking of going to the Brisbane game in August.
Has anyone stayed at the Swiss-Belhotel not far from the Gabba?

Quite a few, I believe.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

We are thinking of going to the Brisbane game in August.
Has anyone stayed at the Swiss-Belhotel not far from the Gabba?

I haven't - but the online reviews don't look great. Heading up for a few days? If so - Southbank might be a better option if you don't want to stay in the city proper. Only a ~20 minute walk to the Gabba or you can hop on a bus which are free in Brissy if you have a ticket to the footy. If you stay closer to the Gabba it won't be as easy to get into the city whereas there are a couple of foot bridges connecting Southbank into the city.

 

[libbylou]

Ok thanks. i will look for some places at Southbank.
i don't want too far to walk but 20 minutes should be ok.More difficult at night though.
Thanks for your help.